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  • Helldivers 2 Players Ahead: Testing Next Week’s New Guns And Exciting Rocket Launcher

    Helldivers 2 Players Ahead: Testing Next Week’s New Guns And Exciting Rocket Launcher

    A new Helldivers 2 update is coming next week, but some players are already trying out the new guns and rocket launcher from the upcoming release called Democratic Detonation.

    Thousands of players are watching sneak peeks of the new weapons, like a grenade pistol, explosive crossbow, and a scoped rifle that shoots special bullets with jet assistance. But what caught my attention was the leaked rocket launcher.

    Helldivers 2 Weapon Tier List (1)
    Helldivers 2 Weapon Tier List (1)

    The leaks are coming from YouTuber WiLLiSGaming, who got the gameplay from someone using cheat software to access the new content. This has become more common as Helldivers developers hide future content in the game’s files.

    Before we can try the new guns ourselves, here are a few things I noticed from the leaked gameplay:

    • The grenade pistol is great for shutting down spawners from a distance, although it reloads slowly and has limited ammo.
    • The Adjudicator looks like a powerful but slow assault rifle, with impacts that stagger enemies more than usual.
    • The Eruptor seems perfect for hitting bot headshots with explosive ammo and a scope, despite its slower fire rate.

    Many players are excited about the Airburst Rocket Launcher, which has been talked about in leaks for a while. It looks like a classic RPG with oblong rockets that explode on impact, creating a cloud of smaller explosions.

    The video shows it wiping out groups of enemies and even taking down a Charger. The Airburst Rocket Launcher is designed to be effective against airborne enemies like Shriekers and Gunships.

    It might not do as much damage to single targets as the Quasar Cannon, but its area-of-effect damage makes it great against clumped-up enemies.

    Based on recent news, it seems like anti-air weaponry is being developed quickly, so the Airburst Launcher could be the next big stratagem in Helldivers 2.

  • Helldivers 2 Arms Up! New Weapons For Intense Galactic Warfare

    Helldivers 2 Arms Up! New Weapons For Intense Galactic Warfare

    It feels like just yesterday we got the last premium war bond for Helldivers 2, called Cutting Edge. But I haven’t finished it yet, and now there’s another one coming next week. It’s called Democratic Detonation, and it’s all about explosions.

    According to the PlayStation Blog, Democratic Detonation brings four guns, a grenade, a booster, and three types of armor (light, medium, and heavy):

    • BR-14 Adjudicator Rifle: A rifle that automatically penetrates armor.
    • R-36 Eruptor Rifle: A rifle that shoots shells assisted by jets, which explode on impact.
    • CB-9 Exploding Crossbow: A crossbow that shoots explosive bolts.
    • GP-31 Grenade Pistol: A secondary pistol that shoots one grenade per reload.
    • G-123 Thermite Grenade: A sticky grenade that burns when it hits.

    We think the armor sets will all have the same special ability, but we don’t know what it is yet. The Cutting Edge perk makes us think that the Democratic Detonation perk might also resist explosions. I’ve always dreamed of throwing a grenade without worrying about blowing myself up.

    As for the weapons, I’m most interested in the Adjudicator. I love reliable automatic rifles in Helldivers. I’ve been using the Sickle a lot since the Cutting Edge warbond came out.

    I’m glad the Adjudicator seems like a new gun, not just a variation of something else. It looks like a mix of a real-life M4 and a rifle from Mass Effect.

    Democratic Detonation comes out on Thursday, April 11. This is the second post-release war bond announced just a week before its release, and almost a month after the last one. Helldivers 2 seems to be setting a schedule for its premium updates: one war bond per month.

    That’s pretty fast, considering all the other cool things happening in the game. Remember, past premium warbonds won’t disappear when Democratic Detonation comes out. So don’t feel rushed to finish them before next week.

  • Red Dead Redemption 2: Arthur’s Redemption – Your FREE Ticket To The Wild West!

    Red Dead Redemption 2: Arthur’s Redemption – Your FREE Ticket To The Wild West!

    We consider the ending of Red Dead Redemption 2. It is something. There are excellent endings in video games, and then there’s the ending to Red Dead Redemption 2.

    Arthur Morgan’s final journey and eventual passing are some of the most emotional moments in video game history. When our hero loses his battle with illness but manages to give John Marston a chance for a better life, it’s truly moving.

    Is Red Dead Redemption 2 Cross Platform
    Image Source Rockstar Games

    I was convinced that Red Dead Redemption 2 is going to be remembered as one of the best games ever.

    But what if Arthur didn’t die? That’s the question the creator of Red Dead Redemption: Arthur’s Redemption is asking. It’s a question I’m not sure many of us wanted answered, but I’m glad to see someone exploring it.

    “Arthur’s story doesn’t end in chapter six,” says the mod’s creator. “He’s healthy again, and you can go on a new adventure with him and what’s left of the gang. Places like Blackwater, Tall Trees, Great Plains, and New Austin are all open for Arthur to explore.”

    The main idea of this mod is to let you play through much of the game’s ending as Arthur Morgan, which is pretty neat. It also adds some fun extras, like new camps for you to live in with the remaining gang members. Of course, characters like Lenny, Micah, and Dutch are no longer around.

    In short, if you’ve ever wished for a world where Arthur didn’t get sick and could save the gang, this mod is for you. No need to replay chapter two over and over just to feel something.

  • Gearbox Workforce Hit Hard: Company Announces Job Cuts

    Gearbox Workforce Hit Hard: Company Announces Job Cuts

    Last week, Embracer Group said they were selling Gearbox Software to Take-Two, the company behind Grand Theft Auto, for $460 million. After the sale, some Gearbox employees shared on social media that they lost their jobs. Now, Gearbox has confirmed this news.

    In a statement to Eurogamer, Gearbox said they let go of some employees, but these people weren’t working on the new games Gearbox is making. Gearbox has six games in progress, including a new Borderlands game.

    Gearbox thanked everyone for their interest in their work, but they didn’t say how many people lost their jobs. Some employees, like Gearbox PR manager Jennifer Locke, mentioned on social media that they were leaving the company.

    Embracer sold Gearbox, which they bought for $1.3 billion in 2021 because they’re trying to save money. They had a deal with Savvy Games Group backed by Saudi Arabia for $2 billion, but it didn’t work out last year. So Embracer is selling some studios, closing others, and letting go of employees to recover from this loss.

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  • Ubisoft Forward June Debut: Block Your Calendar For Major Game Updates

    Ubisoft Forward June Debut: Block Your Calendar For Major Game Updates

    Ubisoft Forward is coming back to Los Angeles this summer, and it’s happening at the same time as Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest event. Ubisoft Forward will be on Monday, June 10.

    Even though Ubisoft Forward and Summer Game Fest are separate events, they usually happen around the same time in LA, and this year is no different. Summer Game Fest’s livestream starts on June 7, and there’s an event for media and influencers to try out new games from June 8 to June 10.

    It looks like fans, influencers, and the press will end their summer gaming spree with Ubisoft Forward.

    We don’t know what Ubisoft will show us yet. But they’ve got lots of games in the works like Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Codename Red, Assassin’s Creed Codename Hexe, XDefiant, and The Division Heartland. We’ll have to wait and see what they have in store for us.

    In the meantime, you can read about the reveal of Assassin’s Creed Codename Red and Codename Hexe, watch the gameplay debut of Star Wars Outlaws, check out our hands-on gameplay with XDefiant, and then see the latest trailer for The Division Heartland.

  • Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Release Date – Gear Up! Here’s When The Action Starts

    Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Release Date – Gear Up! Here’s When The Action Starts

    Season 3 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is arriving on April 3rd. This is a big update for the game made by Activision, which lots of people enjoy playing.

    There will be new stuff like weapons, maps, modes (different ways to play), and skins (changes to how characters look). Activision says this is one of the biggest updates ever for Call of Duty.

    Here’s when Season 3 of Modern Warfare 3 starts in your time zone. And we’ll also talk about what’s changing in the game.

    Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Release Date

    Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 and Warzone Season 3 start on Wednesday, April 3. It begins at the same time everywhere in the world. Here’s when it will start in your time zone:

    Time Zone Release Time
    PDT (West Coast NA) 9 a.m.
    EDT (East Coast NA) 12 p.m.
    GMT (UK) 5 p.m.
    CEST (Western Europe) 6 p.m.
    JST (Tokyo) 1 a.m. (Apr. 4)

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  • Helldivers 2 Just Got Deadlier: AT-AT Walkers And Gunships Unleashed!

    Helldivers 2 Just Got Deadlier: AT-AT Walkers And Gunships Unleashed!

    Something major is happening in Helldivers 2! Following a major update that balanced the game and some players noticing unusual ships, two new threats have emerged on Automaton planets.

    First off, there’s this huge thing called the Factory Strider. It’s like a giant walking fortress with four legs. It’s got big laser guns, miniguns, and even a factory on board that spits out more bad guys as it moves around. And guess what? It’s not easy to find weak spots on this thing, says someone on Reddit.

    NEW ROBOT ENEMY, it has a cannon, laser mini guns and spawns devastators under it. Its called a Factory Strider and it is one heavy boy with no easy to find vents.
    byu/CappedPluto inHelldivers

    Then there are these new gunships zooming around. They’re like speedy versions of those ships that drop off robots, but they shoot at us from the sky.

    We thought we knew what they were before, but it turns out they’re different and they attack in groups. They shoot lasers and missiles, but we don’t know much else about them.

    According to some other folks on Reddit, these gunships have a secret spot where they come from, sort of like a nest. And they’re really tough.

    They’re armored flying machines with tons of firepower. And if you’re in an area with a couple of factories, you might have to deal with six of these things at once! Scary stuff, huh?

  • Did You Catch That? Classic Advanced Warfare Weapon Hidden In Rebirth Island Trailer

    Did You Catch That? Classic Advanced Warfare Weapon Hidden In Rebirth Island Trailer

    The trailer for Warzone Season 3 showed us some exciting stuff. Not only is the Resurgence map back, but it looks like the MORS sniper rifle from Advanced Warfare might be coming back too.

    In Advanced Warfare, there were lots of cool futuristic weapons, and the MORS was one of them. It’s a bolt-action railgun sniper rifle that’s fast to use, which made it popular for quick shooting.

    Now, in the Rebirth Island trailer, we see a version of the MORS without a scope. It’s being held by a soldier on a helicopter.

    If the MORS does show up in Season 3, it’ll be the first time we’ve seen it in a Call of Duty game since 2014. It was supposed to be in COD Mobile too, but for some reason, they didn’t include it.

    Like other DLC weapons in the past, you’ll probably be able to unlock the MORS by playing through the Season 3 Battle Pass.

    But the MORS isn’t the only weapon from Advanced Warfare making a comeback. Leaks are saying the BAL-27 assault rifle will be back too. This gun was a big deal in Advanced Warfare multiplayer.

    It’ll be interesting to see how the MORS changes things in Warzone. In Season 2, snipers got a boost when the XRK Stalker was improved, so we’ll have to wait and see how the MORS shakes up the game.

  • The Elder Scrolls 6 Fans Rejoice: New Clues Point To An Unexpectedly Faster Release

    The Elder Scrolls 6 Fans Rejoice: New Clues Point To An Unexpectedly Faster Release

    Fans of The Elder Scrolls series got excited when Bethesda gave an update on The Elder Scrolls VI.

    People have been waiting for news on this game for a long time. It’s been over five years since Bethesda released a teaser trailer for it. Now, Bethesda has said that the game is still in development and that they’re making progress. They even mentioned that they could play early versions of the game.

    Bethesda’s tweet about the game brought a lot of joy to fans. It’s a big deal because there hasn’t been much news about the game for years. Some people thought Bethesda was focusing on another game called Starfield instead.

    After this update, fans are hopeful that The Elder Scrolls VI might come out sooner than expected, maybe even next year or in 2025. But neither Bethesda nor Xbox has said when the game will be released or what consoles it will be for.

    If the game does come out in 2025, it will be competing with GTA VI. However, there’s news that GTA VI might also be delayed until 2026.

    We still don’t know when The Elder Scrolls VI will be released, but this positive update from Bethesda gives us hope that it will be soon.

  • Destiny 2 Just Made Its Best Grenade Launcher Easier To Get

    Destiny 2 Just Made Its Best Grenade Launcher Easier To Get

    The Into The Light update for Destiny 2 is bringing back the Forbearance grenade launcher, which has been a favorite among players for a long time. This update is great news for players who haven’t completed Raids before or for those who don’t own certain DLCs.

    Along with Forbearance, other iconic weapons from Destiny 2’s past are also making a comeback. This includes some weapons that were previously retired from the game.

    Forbearance, in particular, was a popular weapon in PvE activities. It will now be available as a reward in the Into The Light update. Players can earn it by spending Trophies of Bravery, a new currency earned in Onslaught activities.

    This update is significant because it makes Forbearance accessible to more players, including those who don’t raid or who haven’t bought specific DLCs required to access certain content.

    The reissued Forbearance won’t be the same as the original Raid-exclusive version. It will come with new perks, although the full list hasn’t been revealed yet. However, Bungie has confirmed that it will now roll Disruption Break.

    Forbearance has always been known for its ability to clear out enemies quickly, especially with certain perks. With these perks returning in the reissued version, even casual players will have a chance to get their hands on one of the best grenade launchers in Destiny 2.

  • Apex Legends Shadow Society Event: Earn The Cobalt Deathbox And Dominate The Outlands!

    Apex Legends Shadow Society Event: Earn The Cobalt Deathbox And Dominate The Outlands!

    Apex Legends just launched the Shadow Society Event, and it’s full of cool new stuff for players. This event gives players the chance to get some awesome spy-themed cosmetics for their characters and weapons. There are 36 cosmetic items available, and you can either buy them or earn them for free.

    Apex Legends Shadow Society Event

    Some of the highlights of the event include:

    • Cool spy-themed skins for characters like Lifeline, Ballistic, and Crypto.
    • A new universal Heirloom Weapon that any legend can use.
    • The Cobalt Deathbox gives your death box a special look, similar to the Cobalt Katar melee weapon.

    To get these cosmetics, you’ll need to open special Event Packs. The price of these packs changes depending on how many you’ve opened already. The first pack is free, but the price goes up as you open more.

    In addition to the cool stuff you can buy, there are also Milestone Rewards you can earn by opening Event Packs. These rewards include things like weapon charms, holo sprays, and emotes.

    If you don’t want to spend money, you can still get some free stuff from the Rewards Shop using Reputation Points earned by completing in-game challenges.

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 Update Is Coming: Say Goodbye To Save Slot Woes

    Dragon’s Dogma 2 Update Is Coming: Say Goodbye To Save Slot Woes

    Dragon’s Dogma 2 came out last week and got a mix of good and bad reviews. People liked playing it, but some got upset because it has microtransactions, which means you can buy stuff in the game with real money. Also, some players had technical problems.

    Today, Capcom said they’ll fix some of these issues soon, but they’ll work on making the game run smoother later. Still, the quick fixes will help.

    They’re also making some other changes to make the game better. Now, you can buy more items to change how your character looks after you’ve already made them. Before, you could only buy a few, but now you can get a lot more.

    It’s also easier to get a house in the game, which is important because it affects your health and the items your companions find. At first, it’s hard to afford to sleep at an inn or campsite, but once you have a house, you can rest for free.

    There are also some changes for players on consoles and Steam. Console players can adjust the graphics a bit, but it won’t make the game run faster. Steam players will see better graphics when using a feature called DLSS Super Resolution, and some low-quality models will be fixed.

  • Get Ready! Helldivers 2’s New Major Order Unleashes the Automatons

    Get Ready! Helldivers 2’s New Major Order Unleashes the Automatons

    In Helldivers 2, players have a new mission called Operation Swift Disassembly. Instead of fighting bugs, we’re now taking on the deadly Automatons to liberate Troost.

    It turns out the Automatons are planning a big invasion called “The Reclamation.” Some think they’re trying to take back Cyberstan, the Cyborgs’ home planet from Helldivers 1.

    People aren’t too excited about fighting the Automatons because they’re tough opponents. But some players are hopeful that this mission will get bug-squashing fans to join in. They’re calling on fellow players to help out and fight the bots.

    Luckily, there’s been a recent update to fix some freezing issues in the game. This makes it easier to use weapons like the Arc Shotgun, Arc Thrower, and Tesla Tower, which are great for fighting the Automatons.

    We’ve had missions like this before, so hopefully, we can beat the bots again without getting too distracted by shiny new gear.

  • Cyberpunk 2077 Free Trial: Console Players, It’s Your Turn!

    Cyberpunk 2077 Free Trial: Console Players, It’s Your Turn!

    Today, CD Projekt RED said they’ll let people try Cyberpunk 2077 for free for a little while on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles.

    Starting March 28th at 8 AM Pacific Time until March 31st at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, gamers can play for up to five hours without paying anything, even if they don’t have subscriptions for their consoles.

    This free trial includes the latest version of Cyberpunk 2077 with the Phantom Liberty expansion. The game has been updated to version 2.0, which has big changes like new skill trees and perks, vehicle fights, a new police system, and more.

    Also, players can try out Update 2.1, which adds a working metro system, the ability to listen to in-game radio stations without being in a car, new vehicles, and more. If players like what they experience during the trial, they can continue from where they left off if they decide to buy the full game.

    In the trial, players will notice some improvements from the 2.0 update. For example, instead of police magically appearing when you break the law, you’ll see officers patrolling the streets realistically.

    If you do something wrong and people see it, the police will be alerted, and you’ll have to avoid them until they stop looking for you.

    Also, now you can fight from your vehicle like in GTA games. While driving, you can use a pistol or revolver to shoot at enemies.

    It’s easier if you let the game automatically aim for you, but you can also aim manually if you prefer. If you get a vehicle with mounted weapons, like miniguns or mini-rocket launchers, it can be even more powerful, but aiming them can be tricky.

  • WWE 2K24 DLC Release: CM Punk, Global Stars, And More Arrive!

    WWE 2K24 DLC Release: CM Punk, Global Stars, And More Arrive!

    When WWE 2K24 launches, you’ll find about 250 Superstars you can play with. Later this year, they’ll release 33 more Superstars you can get if you want.

    After the big wrestling event this year, they’ll add even more Superstars in a special edition. Between May and November of 2024, they’ll give out more Superstars in packs you can buy.

    The first extra pack you can buy is the ECW Punk Pack. Then, the next month, you can get the Post Malone and Friends pack.

    They’ll release the other packs in the months after that. These packs not only give you new Superstars to play as but also special stuff for MyFACTION mode that you can’t get anywhere else.

    WWE 2K24 DLC Release

    WWE 2K24 DLC Pack Release Date
    ECW Punk Pack (DLC 1) May 15, 2024
    Post Malone & Friends Pack (DLC 2) June 26, 2024
    Pat McAfee Pack (DLC 3) July 24, 2024
    Global Superstars Pack (DLC 4) September 20, 2024
    WCW Pack (DLC 5) November 13, 2024

    WWE 2K24 DLC Pack

    DLC Pack Release Date Superstars Manager Cards MyFACTION Superstar Cards
    ECW Punk Pack May 15, 2024 Bubba Ray Dudley ECW Paul Heyman Yes
    CM Punk Yes
    D-Von Dudley
    Sandman
    Terry Funk
    Post Malone & Friends Pack June 26, 2024 Honky Tonk Man Jimmy Hart Yes
    Jimmy Hart (Manager) Yes
    Mosh
    Post Malone
    Sensational Sherri
    Thrasher
    Pat McAfee Pack July 24, 2024 AJ Hawk Co-Host Manager Yes
    Boston Connor Cards Yes
    Darius Butler
    Pat McAfee
    Ty Schmitt
    Global Superstars Pack September 20, 2024 Carlito Yes
    Dragon Lee Yes
    Jade Cargill
    Kairi Sane
    Lyra Valkyria
    Michelle McCool
    Nia Jax
    WCW Pack November 13, 2024 Diamond Dallas Page Yes
    Great Muta Yes
    Iron Sheik
    Lex Luger
    Mr. Perfect

  • PS5 Big Update: UI Overhaul, New Features, And More!

    PS5 Big Update: UI Overhaul, New Features, And More!

    While we’re waiting for Sony to tell us about the PS5 Pro, there’s some cool stuff coming in a new software update. YouTuber Mystic talked about it in a video on Thursday.

    One big change is a battery widget and the option to pick a live wallpaper for the Explore tab. Speaking of Explore, it’s getting a makeover. Now, it shows more info like battery levels for controllers and connected gadgets like the Pulse Elite. There’s also a Console Storage tab to check how much space you have left.

    On the right side, you’ll see stuff like game captures, news, your wishlist, and online things like your friends list and what they’re up to.

    You can now set custom backgrounds for Explore, but they only show up there, not on the whole PS5. You can pick if you want to see stuff from friends or solo.

    These changes are just for the U.S. right now. Sorry, rest of the world!

    This update comes after System Update 9.00 last week, which made small improvements like better sound on the controller and more screen share options.